TRUST IN THE LORD
Complete the scripture:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine ___."
Heart - PROVERBS 3:5
The fear/reverence of the Lord.
Complete the scripture:
"A soft answer turneth away ____."
Wrath - PROVERBS 15:1
Complete the scripture:
"To every thing there is a ____..."
Season - ECCLESIASTES 3:1
You're angry at your friend and want to send an angry text immediately.
What would Proverbs 15:1 encourage you to do?
Respond gently rather than reacting in anger.
He will direct our paths.
According to Proverbs 16:3, what should we do with our works?
Commit them unto the Lord.
According to Proverbs 16:18, what comes before destruction?
Pride.
According to Ecclesiastes 3:4, there is a time to weep and a time to do what?
Everyone around you seems to know exactly what they want to do with their future, but you don't.
Which scripture could help?
Proverbs 3:5-6 or Ecclesiastes 3:1
What does Proverbs 3:8 say will happen when we fear/ revere the Lord and depart from evil?
It will be health to our navel and marrow to our bones.
Proverbs 2 compares seeking wisdom to searching for what?
Silver and hidden treasures.
Our thoughts/plans can be established.
To be born, die, plant, pluck up, weep, laugh, mourn, dance, keep silence, speak, love, hate, etc.
Name two things you could do to invite the Lord to direct your path.
Pray, study scriptures, seek revelation, fast, seek wise counsel, attend the temple etc.
True or False?
Trusting God means we will always understand why things happen?
False.
What is the difference between doing what feels right and seeking God's wisdom?
We don't rely solely on our feelings or understanding; we seek the Lord's guidance.
Which is wiser?
A: Follow everyone else because they seem confident
B: Seek the Lord before making your decision
B - Seek the Lord before making your decision.
Ecclesiastes 11:9 encourages young people to enjoy their youth, but what does it also remind them to remember?
That God will bring their actions into judgement/ accountability.
You make a mistake and feel like you've completely ruined your future.
What principle from this week's scriptures could give you hope?
God can direct our paths; life has different seasons; we can turn to Him rather than believing one mistake defines our entire future.
Challenge: In 20 seconds, explain what "trust in the Lord" could look like for a teenager.
Any thoughtful answer based on seeking God, prayer, revelation, obedience...
Challenge: You have 20 seconds to name three ways a young person can seek God's wisdom?
Prayer, Scriptures, Revelation, Prophets, Parents/Leaders, Temple, Fasting etc.
Complete the scripture:
"In all thy ways _____ him..."
Acknowledge - PROVERBS 3:6
Challenge: In 20 seconds, explain why "there is a season for everything" could actually be comforting
God's timing, patience, change, growth, or trusting Him.
Challenge:
You have 30 seconds to create a one-sentence motto based on this week's message.
Examples:
- You don't need to know the whole path when you trust the Guide."
- Trust God, seek His wisdom, and keep moving forward.